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The energy and resources sector is vital for the economic development and growth of Asia, as the region faces increasing demand for green energy and natural resources, as well as challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and geopolitical uncertainties. The sector is also undergoing rapid transformation, as new technologies, regulations, and market dynamics create new opportunities and risks for stakeholders. To gain a competitive advantage and maximise the potential opportunities in this sector, you will need lawyers who understand the underlying complexities and help navigate the commercial and regulatory challenges that will arise.

From the wellhead or mine to the power plant or consumer, we have a talented regional team of highly-rated specialists with extensive knowledge and experience to assist with all aspects of oil and gas, mining and minerals, power projects, renewable energy, water and corporate transactions and projects across Asia.

With deep understanding of the commercial drivers and key risks involved in the energy and resources industry, we have been assisting our clients in finding the right solutions to navigate complex issues. We pride ourselves in our ability to combine technical excellence with strategic, commercial and pragmatic advice.

We act for sponsors, contractors, service providers, financiers and governments on projects and transactions across the Asia-Pacific region. Our clients include many of the world’s largest energy and resources companies.

Featured insights

Oil Regulations in Malaysia

Overview of the Malaysian oil industry, policies and key regulations affecting the upstream and downstream sectors of the oil industry.

Renewable Energy

As the global and regional focus on renewable energy grows, we have been at the forefront of advising our clients on the development, financing, and operation of renewable energy projects, such as solar, wind, hydro, biomass, and geothermal. We have also been involved in some of the most innovative and landmark transactions in the renewable energy sector, such as green bonds, green loans, and green sukuk. We have the capability and experience to advise our clients on the full spectrum of legal issues relating to renewable energy, such as:

Project contracts, such as power purchase agreements, engineering, procurement, and construction contracts, operation and maintenance contracts, and land lease agreements.
Project financing, such as debt, equity, and hybrid financing, as well as advising on the requirements and incentives for green financing instruments.
Regulatory and environmental matters, such as obtaining licenses and permits, complying with renewable energy policies and regulations, and addressing environmental and social impact assessments and mitigation measures.
Dispute resolution and litigation, such as resolving disputes arising from project delays, defects, breaches, or force majeure events, as well as enforcing contractual and statutory rights and remedies.
Mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and divestments, such as conducting due diligence, negotiating transaction documents, and facilitating the transfer of assets and liabilities.

Oil & Gas

We have acted for many of the super-majors, as well as other leading international and regional petroleum companies, contractors, service providers and regional governments.

Our upstream expertise includes:

Exploration and production, including drafting and negotiating PSCs, joint operating agreements, and project agreements with host governments (including arrangements relating to government carries, back-in rights, stabilisation and transfer of operatorship);
Offtake, processing, shipping and transportation, including FPSO, FPS and Floating LNG projects;
Service contracts and procurement;
Acquisitions and divestments, including farm-in and farm-out agreements;
Structuring, investment protection, and regulatory issues for Oil & Gas projects; and
Disputes, including litigation and arbitration (local and international).

Our midstream and downstream experience includes:

Refinery and petrochemical projects;
FEED, EPC and construction of infrastructure and facilities;
Shipping and transportation, including gas pipeline and transportation agreements;
Advising on regulatory, licensing, environmental, property, retail, competition, employment, transportation and import/export aspects of downstream petroleum businesses;
Joint ventures and shareholder agreements;
Acquisitions and divestments; and
Disputes, including litigation and international arbitration (local and international).

Power

Transactions handled by our lawyers include coal-fired, gas-fired, hydroelectric, solar and other renewable energy power plants. We work closely with project developers, contractors and governmental regulatory bodies to see projects through from tender to completion.

Our expertise includes:

Regulatory and licensing issues;
Power purchase agreements;
Fuel supply agreements;
EPC and O&M contracts;
Land and environmental issues;
Joint venture arrangements; and
Disputes, including litigation and international arbitration.

Mining and Minerals

We have acted on major projects for some of the world’s largest resources companies, as well as other leading international and regional mineral companies, contractors and service providers.

Our expertise includes:

Exploration and mining, including joint ventures, shareholder agreements, concessions, licences, and life-of-project agreements with host governments (including arrangements relating to government carries, back-in rights and stabilisation);
EPC and construction;
Refinery and smelter projects;
Management, services, and IP;
Offtake, trading and marketing;
Shipping and transportation;
Service contracts and procurement;
Structuring, investment protection, and regulatory issues for Mining and Minerals projects;
Acquisitions and divestments; and
Disputes, including litigation and international arbitration (local and international).

Commodity Trading

Our experience also includes all aspects of oil & gas, mineral and commodities trading, including:

Regulatory and licensing;
Tax and investment incentives;
Establishment of trading hubs including corporate, property and employment;
Transportation and shipping; and
Disputes, including litigation and international arbitration.

Recognition

Band 1 - Projects, Infrastructure & Energy

Chambers Asia-Pacific (2024) (Malaysia)
Band 2 - Projects & Energy

Chambers Asia-Pacific (2024) (Indonesia, Singapore)
Ranked - Projects, Infrastructure & Energy

Chambers Asia-Pacific (2024) (Philippines)
Outstanding - Energy

Asialaw Profiles (2023) (Indonesia, Malaysia)
Tiers 1 & 2 - Projects & Energy

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2022) (Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore)
Tier 1 - Project development: Energy

IFLR1000 (2024) (Malaysia)
Highly Recommended - Energy

Asialaw Profiles (2023) (Myanmar, Philippines)
Recommended - Energy

Asialaw Profiles (2023) (Singapore, Vietnam)
"The team is highly sought after for its expertise in power and strong experience on PPP infrastructure projects. The practice is also experienced in the oil and gas, renewable energy and telecommunications sectors."

Chambers Asia-Pacific (2024) (Singapore)
"Deep legal knowledge and experience in advising on projects. Thorough analysis of legal issues. Ability to deal with complex issues and provide practical solutions."

Chambers Asia-Pacific (2024) (Singapore)
"Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio Law regularly acts as counsel for many of the largest power generation companies operating in the Philippines, as well as for several other industry participants from a wide-range of sectors."

Chambers Asia-Pacific (2024) (Philippines)
"They are extremely capable and well versed in all relevant matters."

Chambers Global (2024) (Singapore)
"In projects, the firm is well versed in a variety of both public and private construction and infrastructure work and especially in the energy sector."

IFLR1000 (2024) (Philippines)

“Efficient, quick response, knowledgeable… experienced in construction disputes and their expertise on this aspect (including their familiarity with contentious points which can be rather technical) is valuable to us. Their advice is on-point, addressing the actual issues at hand and always taking into account our interests in the more commercial aspects of things.”

IFLR1000 (2022) (Singapore)